Module 1: History of the Profession and Legal Issues

This module sets the stage with some foundation knowledge crucial for student conduct practice. The module develops the CAS Standards goals for student conduct programs by providing a brief history of college student discipline. Crucial in this examination is the potential conflict between legal compliance and educational goals. Next, the module examines legal mandates and concepts that are necessary to understand in student conduct administration. The module covers Constitutional protections for students, federal mandates, and state laws that impact student conduct practice as well as laws that impact the individual practitioner.

Dates and Times: 

Wednesday, March 6th, 4-6pm ET
Friday, March 8th, 4-7pm ET
Tuesday, March 12th, 4-7pm ET

Module 2: Pathways to Resolution

This module focuses on the effective use and development of multiple pathways for resolving matters within student conduct processes. As the field of student conduct has evolved over time, so have the tools used by administrators to resolve cases through different formats. From a formal hearing, to informal measures, restorative practices, and proactive efforts to establish environments where students can thrive, there are a myriad of ways student conduct professionals can address concerning behaviors and alleged violations of policy. Participants in this module will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between and appropriateness of various pathways to resolution while learning how to effectively facilitate those pathways. 

Dates and Times: 

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2-4pm ET
Wednesday, April 10th, 2-5pm ET
Wednesday, April 17th, 2-5pm ET

Module 3: Core Skills

This module is comprised of two primary goals. Firstly, attendees will develop an understanding of student rights, ethical practices, structural impact, and accessibility when engaging in the revision of policies, the review of process/procedure, the facilitation of the student experience, and the utilization of trauma-informed practices (beyond Title IX and sexual misconduct investigation). Secondly, practitioners will engage in skill development around interviewing, resolution, training of hearing boards or conduct staff, strong record management, and collaborating with campus offices. While the content of these modules is useful for folks in university conduct roles, there will be an emphasis on framing the content for practitioners in Residence Life positions. 

Dates and Times: 

Thursday, March 14th, 4-6pm ET
Thursday, March 21st, 4-6pm ET
Thursday, March 28th, 4-6pm ET
Thursday, April 4th, 4-6pm ET

SC 201: Academic Integrity

This module is recommended for conduct practitioners with at least three years or more of experience. We are adding this topic by popular demand! SC 201: Academic Integrity will focus on academic integrity case management, including collaboration with academic leadership and faculty, investigation and resolution practices, and keeping up with academic integrity issues such as the use of AI, ChatGPT, and the impact of remote learning on academic integrity caseload. Participants in this module will gain insight into promising practices when navigating academic misconduct and examine the intersection of academic misconduct, technology, resolving conflicts between faculty and students, and restoring students successfully to the learning environment.

Dates and Times: 

Thursday, April 11th, 4-6pm ET
Tuesday, April 16th, 4-7pm ET
Thursday, April 18th, 4-7pm ET

SC 201: Student Organization Conduct

This module is recommended for conduct practitioners with at least three years or more of experience. We are adding this topic by popular demand! SC 201: Organizational Conduct will focus on issues pertaining specifically to resolving cases involving RSOs (Recognized Student Organizations), athletics (club and official), and Greek Life. Participants will learn promising practices in case management, interviewing, and resolution, as well as communicating and collaborating with campus partners.

Dates and Times: 

Wednesday, March 6th, 2-4pm ET
Wednesday, March 13th, 2-5pm ET
Wednesday, March 20th, 2-5pm ET